I love this gift and souvenir shop at OKOBOJI / Arnold's Park. I think it has the best selection of…read moreclassy, nice items including beach bags, sweatshirts, pillows, sundresses and more. They every had a deal for okoboji T-shirts 2 for $30. Perfect for a gift for Dad who needs new fresh T's! They even have a new dog section!! Dog scarves, leashes, collars, etc all with Okoboji written on them. So cute! The store is always clean and the customer people there are always friendly and folding or straitening something!! Go here for your Okoboji goods and more.

Books'n Things has now been around for several Summer Seasons. As time and the digital revolution…read morehave progressed, there are less Books here and many more Things. I make it a point to stop and look around every time I'm in Town. The best time is near the end of the Season when all the seasonal stores run sales. They have a nice selection of clothing and gifts, many of which Gayle and other family members have actually liked!

I love supporting local businesses, especially when it comes to a bookstore. There is something to…read morewalking into a place filled with books, there is a warm sensation that fills me & makes me happy. Independent bookstores especially make me light up. The layout, the selection, the people working the counter, it is all just a great experience. Now, smaller bookstores like this one tend to have smaller selections, but the Book Vine is more than happy to special order anything you would like. They keep those special orders behind the counter with your name on it. The book Vine is so aptly named as it not only sells books, one can also pick up a lovely bottle of wine as well. They have a special (closed doored) area of the shop dedicated specifically for grapes masquerading around as wine. So, you can ideally plan a lovely evening of books & drinking something I know you Yelpers enjoy. The shop itself is split up into two levels, 1st floor has books, wine, magazines, and also the checkout counter. 2nd level, has comfy chairs to sit and read the used books that are stored up there. It is a great place to go and relax. I would imagine that this is a great place for a book club to have its regular meetings as well. So, if you are ever in this neck of the woods give the Book Vine a try.

A very cool, upscale book store that has good prices and a large variety. Go to grab some wine and…read moredive into a good book. While you are there check out the Unique refurbished "Imajining.com" furniture available downstairs at the Underground Clothing store.

Lovely used bookshop with so much charm, character and, of course, the cats! This place has existed…read morein a relatively small town forever (40 years)! I started going there as a child in the late 1980s. The owner is a friendly, knowledgable guy who is there most of the time and the other staff are helpful, too. It feels great to support such a wonderful small business! Even if you don't find exactly what you may be looking for when you walk in the door, you'll probably find something on their rich shelves! What a collection!!!

I love finding these Gems in small towns. Toads is super quaint. Very tiny, only three tables that…read moreseat two each. But the space is so amazingly eccentric, it's enjoyable to just sit and look around. The coffee is roasted on site, good flavor nice balance. The proprietor was just as eclectic as his shop, interesting and informative. Overall I gave this a 5 star rating for the atmosphere, the good coffee was a bonus. Huge fan of this place.

Don't be intimidated by the appearance of this place. I almost didn't go in but I am glad I did…read more The prices are a little high for a regular coffee but everything is made ground and fresh for each individual coffee on the spot. My medium has all the flavor and just a hint more. They nailed it. This is a neat little whole in the wall place that also sells books. My co-worker snagged one up for some reading later.

This Barnes and Noble is attached to the River Hills Mall, and has an exterior mall entrance. It's…read moreclean, easy to navigate, and has just about everything. I found some great bargain books, and other gadgets. They have a train table for the kids to play with.

Great pulls and always seams cheaper than bigger stores. Great people and great value!read more

I've been coming here for many years, as you can see from all the photos I've added. Every time…read moreI've been here I've found something good to get. The last couple times I've gotten new paints that turned out to be excellent. I like that they have 5 different brands on hand and have a plan to add another brand. Long ago I signed up for their in house rewards program and I've used it that last several times I've gone in. The selection of games is very good. My daughter loved the Squishables. There's a big room with lots of tables where games are being played. Every staff member I've ever talked to was great and always helpful.

Great selection of books! My only problem was, I didn't know what to get! There is also a cafe,…read morewhere we got but one get one free cookies for buying a book. Thanks, B&N!